CarmelaF.Bumbaca

Carmela F. Bumbaca 1922 - 2012 LONGMEADOW - Carmela F. Bumbaca, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on October 10, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gerace, Province of Reggio Calabria, Italy on May 24, 1922, a daughter of the late Francesco Peter and Teresa (Mule) Bumbaca. She was a graduate of Classical High School, Springfield and attended Northeastern University and Berrea College, both in Boston. During World War II she censored Italian Programs for Italian Radio Stations.She was employed for many years by New England Telephone and Telegraph . She began her career as telephone operator in the Springfield office. Eventually Carmela became manager of offices' in Holyoke, Pittsfield, Franklin II and Boston. She became District Manager for offices in the North Shore, Salem and Newburyport. She returned to Springfield as Manager for the Western Massachusetts District, retiring in 1982. Carmela was a member of the Association of Bell Retirees, the Italian Cultural Center, the Colony Club, and Twin Hills Country Club and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. A very generous benefactor, she supported many charities, especially when it came to children. Carmela was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. She was an avid reader, who loved music and traveling. Carmela leaves her loving and devoted sister, Vincenzina Bumbaca with whom she lived, along with many relatives and friends both in Italy and in the Springfield area. Funeral services will be Saturday 8:45 AM from the Forastiere Smith Funeral Home,(413) 525-2800, 220 North Main St., East Longmeadow, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, 123 William St. Springfield. Burial will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Springfield. Calling hours at the funeral home are today from 4 to 7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to a
. wwwforastierefuneralhome.com.